A method for tracking ophthalmic lens care compliance, said method comprising the steps of: including at least one sensor with said ophthalmic product for monitoring at least one ambient condition and for logging and recording at least one reading associated said at least one ambient condition, following a predetermined event; determining whether said at least one reading exceeds at least one predetermined threshold, and issuing an alert when said at least one reading exceeds at least one predetermined threshold.
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1. A system for tracking the wearable life of an ophthalmic lens, the system comprising: said ophthalmic lens having thereon or within it at least one sensor for measuring at least one parameter, said sensor having a computer readable medium for storing sensed data and data related to said ophthalmic lens, said data comprising expiration data, said sensor comprising means for emitting said sensed data automatically, or in response to activation by an activating signal applied by an external means; counter means for determine the elapsed time between said time of activation and expiration data, wherein the wearable life of an ophthalmic lens is based on said elapsed time, expiration data and sensed data, wherein said data is related to at least one of a SKU, unique ID, manufacturer, logo, material of manufacture, composition, lot, no., batch no., warehouse related data; promotional material, rebate for next pair purchase or free trials, lens features and benefits data, health warnings, data on potential risk or complications, insurance coverage data, regulatory data, authenticity data, fitting details, lens type data, lens care or handling information, recommended usage information such as wear schedule, filling pharmacy, health professional information, time, an ophthalmic product user's personal details, prescription information, right eye/left eye identification data, URI, lens case replacement schedule, eye exam schedule, eye appointments, and wherein said sensed data is related to at least one of a protein concentration, composition of the lacrimal fluid, fungus, pathogens, viri, bacteria, concentrations of compounds in a lens care product, pH level, eye temperature, eye pressure, eye moisture, oxygen reaching the eye, blink rate, pressure from rubbing, light, frequency of wear, exposure to a lens care product, usage habits, vital signs, pulse rate, geolocation coordinates, chemicals, chemical compounds, acoustic energy, moisture content, humidity, smoke, vibration, radiation, magnetic fields, air quality, power, motion, global positioning, geo-location, orientation, acceleration, or changes thereof.
2. A system for tracking the wearable life of an ophthalmic lens, the system comprising: said ophthalmic lens having thereon or within it at least one sensor for measuring at least one parameter, said sensor having a computer readable medium for storing sensed data and data related to said ophthalmic lens, said data comprising expiration data, said sensor comprising means for emitting said sensed data automatically, or in response to activation by an activating signal applied by an external means; counter means for tracking elapsed time, wherein the wearable life of an ophthalmic lens is based on said elapsed time, said sensed data and expiration data.
3. The system of claim 2 wherein said sensed data is related to at least one of a protein concentration, composition of the lacrimal fluid, fungus, pathogens, viri, bacteria, concentrations of compounds in a lens care product, and pH level.
4. The system of claim 2 wherein said sensed data is related to at least one of a blink rate, pressure from rubbing, and light.
5. The system of claim 2 wherein sensed data is related chemicals, chemical compounds, acoustic energy, humidity, smoke, air quality.
6. The system of claim 2 wherein said at least one sensor is a member of a wireless sensor network.
7. The system of claim 2 wherein said sensed data is related to at least one of a lacrimal fluid content and protein content on said lens, whereby said sensed data triggers an issuance of an advisory signal.
8. The system of claim 7 wherein said sensed data causes an order for a replacement lens to be initiated; and whereby said sensed data is analyzed to determine the frequency of wear of said ophthalmic lens, and said ophthalmic lens care habits of a user.
9. The system of claim 2 wherein said sensed data is related to oxygen measurements to determine the amount of oxygen reaching a cornea of an eye.
10. The system of claim 9 wherein said oxygen measurements are used to create a suitable prescription, including recommendations regarding a particular type of an ophthalmic lens.
11. The system of claim 2 wherein said sensed data is related to at least one of eye temperature, eye pressure, eye moisture and pulse rate measurements, whereby said measurements are analyzed to determine the frequency of wear of said ophthalmic lens, and said ophthalmic lens care habits of a user.
12. The system of claim 2 wherein said sensed data is related to vibration, radiation, magnetic fields, power, motion, global positioning, geo-location, orientation, acceleration, or changes thereof.
13. The system of claim 2 wherein said data is related to at least one of a SKU, unique ID, manufacturer, logo, material of manufacture, composition, lot, no., batch no., warehouse related data; promotional material, rebate for next pair purchase or free trials, lens features and benefits data, health warnings, data on potential risk or complications, insurance coverage data, regulatory data, authenticity data, fitting details, lens type data, lens care or handling information, recommended usage information such as wear schedule, filling pharmacy, health professional information, time, an ophthalmic product user's personal details, prescription information, right eye/left eye identification data, URI, lens case replacement schedule, eye exam schedule, and eye appointments.
14. The system of claim 2 wherein said sensed data provides an indication of the frequency of wear of said ophthalmic lens.
15. The system of claim 14 wherein said sensed data causes an order for a replacement lens to be initiated.
16. The system of claim 2 wherein said computer readable medium comprises instructions executable by a processor to determine when said sensed data associated with said at least one parameter exceeds at least one predetermined threshold and issue an alert.
17. The system of claim 16 wherein said alert is presented on a display.
18. The system of claim 17 wherein said alert is at least one of health warnings, data on potential risk or complications, fitting details, lens care or handling information, recommended usage information such as wear schedule, prescription information, right eye/left eye identification data, lens case replacement schedule, eye exam schedule, and eye appointments.
19. The system of claim 2 wherein said sensed data is analyzed to determine whether a user is in compliance with a prescription, a wear schedule, replacement schedule, or recommended lens care.
20. The system of claim 19 wherein said analyzed sensed data is sent to a third party comprising at least one of a parent, guardian, eye care professional, pharmacy, retailer, store, virtual store and an insurance provider.
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